MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
(UNOFFICIAL)
Board members present: Byrnes, Keatley, Clark. All members voting “AYE” unless noted
Meeting called to order by Supervisor Clark, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
26.111-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from March 16, 2026. Motion Carried.
The following people were present at various times throughout the meeting in person or via Zoom: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Auditor and Clerk to Supervisors, Jacob Dougherty, Clark Mellick, Michael Coyle – VMH, Andrew Sires, Stacie Cooper, Tyler Oder, Stephanie Runkle, Janel Eglseder, Jack Sweeney, Ross Geerdes, Amy Bresnahan, Brian Ridenour, Jerad Winger, Corey Snitker, Nicki Smedsrud, Shawn Ramler, Jared Bucksa, Tony Gericke.
Public Comment: Stacie Cooper commented on the people of various backgrounds and diversity in the county whom she interacts with and asked Supervisors and Department Heads to consider this when setting budgets and it is getting more difficult for people to live on what they make. Michael Coyle announced the project at the Postville Medical Clinic has kicked off with goal to open in September.
Sheriff Mellick had Asst Co Attorney review an MOU for continued use of space at VMH for the county morgue. Winneshiek County does not have a morgue and an agreement considered with them as well. Drivers for the Medical Examiner vehicle were discussed -they would be permanent part-time county employees and paid an hourly rate when a transport is needed. These positions would be advertised.
26.112-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to set March 30 at 9:10am for public hearing for Amendment 20 to Zoning Ordinance L regarding Data Centers. Motion carried.
Runkle stated the P&Z fee schedule update adds $1,000 for large scale data center.
26.113-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve resolution to update Planning & Zoning fee schedule to include Large Data Centers. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 26.113
A RESOLUTION BY THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF NON-REFUNDABLE FEES TO DEFRAY ADMINISTRATION, INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPLEMENTING THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY ZONING, SUBDIVISION and FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors have adopted ordinances establishing zoning, subdivision and flood plain development regulations;
WHEREAS, said ordinances require the Board of Supervisors to adopt a resolution establishing fees;
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the existing fee schedule and recommend the Supervisors adopt a new schedule of fees; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors to approve and adopt this Resolution establishing the following fees at the stated level:
- Zoning Ordinance: Building Permit
- Sliding scale based on estimated construction cost
- Up to $9,999 $50.00
- $10,000- $99,999 $125.00
- Sliding scale based on estimated construction cost
- $100,000-$249,999 $225.00
- $250,000-$499,000 $325.00
- $500,000+ $500.00
- Signs, On/Off Premise $25/$50
- Communication Towers $500
- Large Scale Data Centers $1,000
- Renewable Energy Projects
(BESS, CSES, USSES, WECS per turbine) $1,000.00
- Flood Plain Development Permit for Structures $200.00
- Construction in the Bluffland Prot. District $200.00
- Zoning Ordinance: Amendments, (rezoning and text amendments) $250.00
- Zoning Ordinance: Variances, Conditional Use, and Appeals $250.00
- Subdivision Ordinance: Subdivision Plats
- Minor, Major, Preliminary and/or Final (one fee) $150.00
- Special Meeting Fee $300.00
- All aforementioned fees shall be tripled for any (late) application submitted after construction or change in use has commenced.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this new schedule of fees shall take effect immediately. PASSED AND APPROVED on this 23rd day of March 2026.
Signed: _____________________________________________ Chairperson
ATTEST: _____________________________________________ Board Secretary
26.114–Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Rose M Larkin & Janice C Schulte. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #26.114
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of
LARKIN, ROSE M & SCHULTE, JANIS C SCHULTE
WHEREAS, LARKIN, ROSE M & SCHULTE, JANIS C SCHULTE, owner(s) as of the March 23, 2026 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:
LOT 1 OF LOT 1 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, LOT 2, LOT 3, AND AN ACCESS EASEMENT IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER ALL IN SECTION 19, AND LOT 1 OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, LOT 1 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, AND LOT 2, LOT 3, LOT 4, AND AN ACCESS EASEMENT IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 99 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M. IN ALLAMAKE COUTNY, IOWA.; and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision to be created is located within Allamakee County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the owners have now requested that Allamakee County certify its approval of the final Plat of the Subdivision pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Code of Iowa and pursuant to the County’s subdivision requirements found in Chapter 7 of its Ordinances.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors at a regular meeting assembled on March 23, 2026:
That the final subdivision plat submitted by LARKIN, ROSE M & SCHULTE, JANIS C SCHULTE, Allamakee County, Iowa, and described as: (See above) is found to be in conformity with Allamakee County’s Comprehensive Plan, having given consideration to its possible burden on public improvements and to the balance of interest between the proprietor, future purchasers and the public interest, and is approved and accepted by the Board of Supervisors in and for Allamakee County, Iowa.
The final Subdivision Plat and attachments are in conformance with the subdivision platting requirements, of the Code of Iowa and the Subdivision Ordinances of Allamakee County, Iowa, with the exception of waiving the requirement of a Performance Bond for improvements and installations.
The Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to endorse the Board’s recommendation of approval by certifying a copy of this Resolution for recording with said Plat and supporting documents in the Offices of the County Recorder and the County Auditor of Allamakee County, Iowa.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS March 23, 2026.
ATTEST:
___________________________ ______________________________
Chairperson County Auditor
26.115-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Phillip H. Dehli Estate. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #26.115
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of
DEHLI, PHILIP H ESTATE
WHEREAS, DEHLI, PHILIP H ESTATE, owner(s) as of the March 23, 2026 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:
LOT 1, LOT 2, & LOT 3 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4-NW1/4); LOT 1 AND LOT 2 IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4-NW1/4); AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST (NE1/4-NW1/4); ALL IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 98 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, IOWA.; and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision to be created is located within Allamakee County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the owners have now requested that Allamakee County certify its approval of the final Plat of the Subdivision pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Code of Iowa and pursuant to the County’s subdivision requirements found in Chapter 7 of its Ordinances.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors at a regular meeting assembled on March 23, 2026:
That the final subdivision plat submitted by DEHLI, PHILIP H ESTATE, Allamakee County, Iowa, and described as: (See above) is found to be in conformity with Allamakee County’s Comprehensive Plan, having given consideration to its possible burden on public improvements and to the balance of interest between the proprietor, future purchasers and the public interest, and is approved and accepted by the Board of Supervisors in and for Allamakee County, Iowa.
The final Subdivision Plat and attachments are in conformance with the subdivision platting requirements, of the Code of Iowa and the Subdivision Ordinances of Allamakee County, Iowa, with the exception of waiving the requirement of a Performance Bond for improvements and installations.
The Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to endorse the Board’s recommendation of approval by certifying a copy of this Resolution for recording with said Plat and supporting documents in the Offices of the County Recorder and the County Auditor of Allamakee County, Iowa.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS March 23, 2026.
ATTEST:
___________________________ ______________________________
Chairperson County Auditor
26.116-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Steven Enyart. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #26.116
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of
Enyart, Steven
WHEREAS, Enyart, Steven, owner(s) as of the March 23, 2026 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:
LOT 1 IN LOT 3 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE1/4-NE1/4) OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 96 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, IOWA.; and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision to be created is located within Allamakee County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the owners have now requested that Allamakee County certify its approval of the final Plat of the Subdivision pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Code of Iowa and pursuant to the County’s subdivision requirements found in Chapter 7 of its Ordinances.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors at a regular meeting assembled on March 23, 2026:
That the final subdivision plat submitted by Enyart, Steven, Allamakee County, Iowa, and described as: (See above) is found to be in conformity with Allamakee County’s Comprehensive Plan, having given consideration to its possible burden on public improvements and to the balance of interest between the proprietor, future purchasers and the public interest, and is approved and accepted by the Board of Supervisors in and for Allamakee County, Iowa.
The final Subdivision Plat and attachments are in conformance with the subdivision platting requirements, of the Code of Iowa and the Subdivision Ordinances of Allamakee County, Iowa, with the exception of waiving the requirement of a Performance Bond for improvements and installations.
The Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to endorse the Board’s recommendation of approval by certifying a copy of this Resolution for recording with said Plat and supporting documents in the Offices of the County Recorder and the County Auditor of Allamakee County, Iowa.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS March 23, 2026.
ATTEST:
___________________________ ______________________________
Chairperson County Auditor
Nicki Smedsrud explained there is a county-held tax sale certificate that Steve Pladsen would like to have assigned to him. He will pay all the taxes, penalties, and fees and take title to the parcel.
26.117-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve resolution authorizing the assignment of county held tax sale certificate. Roll Call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #26.117 TO ASSIGN TAX SALE CERTIFICATE
NUMBER 2025-25051
WHEREAS, Allamakee County, Iowa, is the owner and holder of Tax Sale Certificate number 2025-25051 for the following described parcel, and
WHEREAS, several years of delinquent taxes have continued to accrue against said parcel, and,
WHEREAS, Steve Pladsen has consented to sign an Agreement for Assignment of Allamakee County Tax Sale Certificate number 2025-25051,
WHEREAS, Steve Pladsen, has agreed to tender payment to Allamakee County, Iowa, in the amount of $62, covering all taxes, interest, costs on the tax sale certificate; the subsequent taxes, interest and costs; assignment fee, and certificate fee in order that the said Tax Sale Certificate may be assigned to Steve Pladsen,
WHEREAS, the authority for assignment of county held Tax Sale Certificates rests with the Board of Supervisors,
NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Allamakee County, Iowa, that the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to assign the following Tax Sale Certificate to Steve Pladsen and sign Agreement for Assignment.
TAX SALE ASSIGNMENT
Tax Sale Certificate: 2025-25051 Acquired: June 16, 2025
Parcel: 1611200103
Legal Description: STR 011-097-004 ½ AC IN NE COR NE NE FOR SCHOOL LOT
Taxes for Payable Years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025: $ 28.00
Certificate Fee: $ 20.00
Subsequent Tax Amount: $ 4.00
Assignment Fee: $ 10.00
Grand Total: $62.00
Passed and adopted this 23rd day of March, 2026.
________________________________ Attest:______________________________
Tom Clark, Chairman Denise Beyer, Auditor
Allamakee County Board of Supervisors Allamakee County
26.118-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve use of county credit card for Zoom renewal for $339.80. Motion carried.
26.119-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve signing the Certification of Cost Allocation Plan from Cost Advisory Services for indirect cost recoveries for FY25 to be received in FY27. Motion carried.
Brian Ridenour presented quotes for motor graders: $307,000 for Deere 772 AWD and $317,500 for CAT 140 AWD; both have same warranty. CAT and Deere representatives spoke about their quote and their machine. Ridenour recommends the Deere 772 AWD.
26.120-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve purchase of the Deere 772 AWD for $307,000. Motion carried.
Department Head updates: Ross Geerdes invited Supervisors to the Driftless Center on Thursday for ISAC 99-county tour; preparing to open county parks; other department updates. Corey Snitker gave update on upcoming meetings and trainings, severe weather awareness week, flood outlook, EMPG grant update. Engineer Ridenour reported on receiving federal aid for concrete overlay on Elon; gave hiring update; update on loads being hauled to site for Battery Energy Storage System. Attorney Gericke gave department update. Sheriff Mellick gave department update including upcoming jail school for new employees. Auditor Beyer, Tom Clark and Corey Snitker will attend the District 2 SOS Election Table Top Exercise in Mason City on Wednesday; ISAC 99-county tour at Driftless Center Thursday.
26.121-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to adjourn. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
__________________________________ _______________________________________
Tom Clark, Chairperson Denise Beyer, Auditor
MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WORK SESSION
FOLLOWING BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
Board members present: Byrnes, Keatley, and Clark.
As follow-up to the 8:00am Property Tax Levy public hearing, Supervisors and Auditor Beyer moved into a short budget work session for FY27 budget discussion before the budget is sent to the newspaper. No action taken.
Attest:
__________________________________ _______________________________________
Tom Clark, Chairperson Denise Beyer, Auditor
Documents
Posted: March 26, 2026 in 2026 Board of Supervisors Minutes & Agendas